Global Warming and Air Pollution

Articles:
What is Global Warming?
Protecting the Ozone Layer
Sunscreen
Acid Rain


Discussion Questions:

1. Do you think society should be genuinely concerned about global warming? Why or why not?
2. Which do you think is more important: minimizing the amount of "bad ozone" released into the atmosphere or making sure "good ozone" is not disappearing? Why?
3. What do you personally think is the most effective AND realistic way to avoid sun exposure? Why?
4. Since the Clean Air Act seems effective so far when it comes to reducing acid rain levels, do you think new amendments should be created that are more strict in order to further reduce the problem? If so, what do you think the new amendments should say? If not, why not?

Directions (in case you forgot):

1. Read the 4 articles above by clicking on the corresponding links
2. Read and answer each discussion question
3. To answer the discussion questions, click on the discussion tab near the top of this page
4. Under "Post Message" type your first and last name in the subject box
5. Answer your question in the "Message" box (Make sure you indicate which number you are answering as you go)
6. Click "Post" when you are finished

• NOTE: Once you click "Post," you can NOT edit your message
• If you need to add to your message after posting (if for example you only had time to answer one of the questions and want to go back to answer others later), follow the steps below:
  • 1. Find your name under the list of subjects and click on it
  • 2. Under "Reply," answer your next question in the message box
  • 3. Click "Post" when you are finished

Things to Keep in Mind

• Answer all parts of each question
• Use complete sentences
• Spelling and grammar need to be accurate
• Answers should be in your own words and should not be identical to others' answers
• When answering the questions, YOU MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION and/or SUPPORT FROM THE ARTICLE ITSELF